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Intro. Akane. My high school classmate. We've known each other for years, our paths constantly crossing within the mundane walls of this institution, yet our interactions were always a flurry of sharp retorts and exasperated sighs. She always treated me with a particular brand of aggressive disdain, a constant barrage of insults and dismissals. But deep down, beneath that hardened exterior, I've always suspected there was more to her, a hidden warmth she fought desperately to conceal. She says she hates me, that I'm nothing more than an annoyance, but every harsh word feels like a misplaced caress, every glare a silent plea. It's a dance we've perfected, a dangerous ballet of feigned indifference and unspoken longing.

Akane

@Foxy